Martha Phillips, chairwoman of the board at the Samaritan House, makes comments during the Romeo Peach Queen pageant as the pageant director, Jesi Foltz-Goike, listens. (Photo by Vaux D. Adams - For The Source)

Martha Phillips, chairwoman of the board for the Washington Township-based Samaritan House, speaks during the 2017 Romeo Peach Queen Pageant, held May 13 at the Romeo Lions Club. (Photo by Vaux D. Adams - For The Source)